Aidan Murphy (footballer)

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Aidan Murphy (footballer)

Aidan Murphy was born on 17 September 1967 in Manchester, England. He is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career highlights
- Youth and early career: Murphy signed a professional contract with Manchester United on his 17th birthday and was part of the FA Youth Cup Final team in 1986.
- England: He played for England at schoolboy and youth levels (England Schoolboys 4 caps in 1983; England Youth 8 caps from 1984–1986).

Club career
- Manchester United (1986–1987): did not make a league appearance.
- Lincoln City (loan, 1986): 2 league appearances; made his league debut on 5 October 1986 against Hartlepool United.
- Oldham Athletic (loan, 1987): no league appearances.
- Crewe Alexandra (1987–1992): 113 league appearances, 13 goals.
- Scarborough (1992–1993): 8 appearances.
- Woking (1992–1993): 2 appearances.
- Mossley (1992–1993): 6 appearances, 2 goals.
- Witton Albion (1992–1993): 4 appearances.
- Carolina Dynamo, USA (1993–1996): 54 appearances, 4 goals.
- Minnesota Rampage and Raleigh Flyers: played in the US lower leagues (stats not listed).
- Minnesota Thunder (1998): joined on 19 March 1998; retired at the end of the season.